40 Quick Vegetarian Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

When time is short but you still want something that fits your diet, these 40 vegetarian recipes are ready in 30 minutes or less, with options across breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.

Every recipe on this page was checked ingredient by ingredient to make sure it contains no meat, poultry or fish. When a recipe calls for broth, use a vegetable-based one.

At a Glance

  • 40 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 15 minutes
  • 40 recipes ready in 20 minutes or less
  • Quickest: Affogato in 3 minutes
  • Calories: about 45 to 520 per serving

Vegetarian Breakfast

1
Fluffy scrambled eggs on a white plate showing how to make scrambled eggs perfectly
How To Make Scrambled Eggs
Ready in 5 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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2
A smooth, pale yellow classic French omelette garnished with fresh chives on a white plate.
Classic French Omelette
Ready in 8 minutes · 260 calories per serving.
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3
A close-up of two perfectly poached eggs with golden, runny yolks on toast, ready to be enjoyed for breakfast.
Poached Eggs: How to Poach an Egg Perfectly
Ready in 8 minutes · 78 calories per serving.
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4
A close-up of golden, fluffy Greek scrambled eggs in a skillet, garnished with fresh herbs and crumbled feta cheese.
Greek Scrambled Eggs
Ready in 13 minutes · 320 calories per serving.
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5
A close-up of perfectly boiled eggs, some sliced in half revealing golden yolks, next to a bowl of ice water, demonstrating how to boil eggs perfectly.
How to Boil Eggs Perfectly (Every Time)
Ready in 14 minutes · 78 calories per serving.
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6
A fluffy yellow omelet folded over massaged kale salad and crumbled goat cheese on a white plate.
Kale Salad Omelet
Ready in 15 minutes · 345 calories per serving.
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7
A close up of soft-scrambled eggs with bright green asparagus pieces and fresh chives on a white plate.
Asparagus Scrambled Eggs
Ready in 15 minutes · 215 calories per serving.
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8
A vibrant green breakfast salad with asparagus spears, sliced avocado, and a poached egg on a white plate.
Arugula, Asparagus and Avocado Breakfast Salad
Ready in 15 minutes · 345 calories per serving.
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9
Turkish Eggs with poached eggs on garlicky yogurt drizzled with red chili butter in a white bowl
Turkish Eggs with Garlicky Yogurt and Chili Butter
Ready in 15 minutes · 385 calories per serving.
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10
Two white ramekins containing perfectly baked shirred eggs topped with fresh green chives on a wooden tray.
Shirred Eggs
Ready in 17 minutes · 245 calories per serving.
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11
A close-up of several perfectly peeled hard boiled eggs, some sliced in half, revealing golden yolks, next to a bowl of ice water.
Hard Boiled Eggs (Easy to Peel)
Ready in 17 minutes · 78 calories per serving.
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Vegetarian Dinner & Main Dishes

12
A golden brown pesto grilled cheese sandwich sliced in half with melted mozzarella cheese pulling apart.
Best Pesto Grilled Cheese
Ready in 13 minutes · 520 calories per serving.
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Vegetarian Salads

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A beautiful platter of sliced red tomatoes and white mozzarella cheese topped with fresh green basil leaves and balsamic glaze.
Caprese Salad
Ready in 10 minutes · 250 calories per serving.
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14
A vibrant glass bowl filled with a rainbow of fresh strawberries, kiwi, grapes, and pineapple
Easy Fresh Fruit Salad
Ready in 15 minutes · 110 calories per serving.
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15
A bright bowl of Classic Avocado Salad with cherry tomatoes and cucumbers.
Classic Avocado Salad
Ready in 15 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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16
A colorful bowl of sliced peaches, plums, nectarines, and cherries with fresh mint
Stone Fruit Salad
Ready in 15 minutes · 145 calories per serving.
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17
A fresh bowl of massaged curly kale salad with lemon and parmesan cheese.
Simple Kale Salad
Ready in 15 minutes · 120 calories per serving.
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18
A colorful glass bowl filled with Mediterranean roasted red pepper and chickpea salad topped with feta.
Roasted Red Pepper and Chickpea Salad
Ready in 15 minutes · 245 calories per serving.
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19
A platter of sliced orange Fuyu persimmons and white mozzarella rounds with fresh green basil and balsamic glaze.
Persimmon Caprese Salad
Ready in 15 minutes · 245 calories per serving.
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20
A bowl of bright green massaged kale salad with grated parmesan and pine nuts
Lemon Parm Kale Salad
Ready in 15 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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21
A vibrant melon mozzarella salad with fresh basil and balsamic glaze on a white platter.
Melon Mozzarella Salad with Basil
Ready in 15 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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22
A vibrant, fresh Greek Salad in a large bowl with crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and a generous block of feta cheese, drizzled with olive oil.
Greek Salad
Ready in 15 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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23
A vibrant bowl of creamy homemade coleslaw with shredded cabbage and carrots, ready to be served.
Coleslaw
Ready in 15 minutes · 220 calories per serving.
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24
A close-up of a colorful watermelon salad with feta and cucumber, garnished with fresh mint leaves in a white bowl.
Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber
Ready in 15 minutes · 150 calories per serving.
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25
Classic Waldorf Salad with apples, celery, walnuts, and grapes in a white bowl
Classic Waldorf Salad
Ready in 15 minutes · 245 calories per serving.
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Vegetarian Soups & Stews

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A steaming bowl of homemade Egg Drop Soup with delicate golden egg ribbons and chopped green onions, ready to be enjoyed.
Egg Drop Soup
Ready in 15 minutes · 90 calories per serving.
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Vegetarian Side Dishes

27
A close-up of a bowl of vibrant green Thanksgiving peas with a hint of butter and fresh herbs, ready to serve.
Thanksgiving Peas
Ready in 15 minutes · 150 calories per serving.
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28
Close-up of broccoli stir-fry with glossy sauce
Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ready in 15 minutes · 110 calories per serving.
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Vegetarian Appetizers & Snacks

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Close-up of vibrant Caprese skewers with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Caprese Skewers
Ready in 15 minutes · 80 calories per serving.
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30
Freshly made cheese balls snack with herbs and crackers
Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls
Ready in 15 minutes · 85 calories per serving.
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Vegetarian Desserts

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A close-up of a glass of Affogato, showing dark espresso cascading over a scoop of white vanilla ice cream, with a spoon resting in the glass.
Affogato
Ready in 3 minutes · 150 calories per serving.
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32
A close-up of golden Bananas Foster served over vanilla ice cream, with a rich caramel sauce glistening.
Bananas Foster
Ready in 15 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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Vegetarian Drinks & Smoothies

33
Cup of rich Mexican hot chocolate topped with cinnamon and whipped cream on wooden table
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Ready in 15 minutes · 280 calories per serving.
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34
Glass of creamy homemade eggnog topped with nutmeg and cinnamon sticks on a festive holiday table
Homemade Eggnog
Ready in 15 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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Vegetarian Sauces, Dressings & Dips

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Bowl of creamy homemade horseradish sauce with fresh herbs on a white table
Homemade Horseradish Sauce
Ready in 5 minutes · 45 calories per serving.
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36
A bowl of creamy homemade tartar sauce with fresh dill and lemon wedges, ready to be served with golden fried fish.
Tartar Sauce
Ready in 10 minutes · 150 calories per serving.
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37
A close-up of a bowl of creamy homemade coleslaw dressing with fresh shredded cabbage and carrots.
Coleslaw Dressing
Ready in 10 minutes · 150 calories per serving.
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38
Creamy homemade Ranch Dressing in a glass jar with fresh dill and chives, ready to be served.
Ranch Dressing
Ready in 10 minutes · 150 calories per serving.
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39
A bowl of creamy homemade Caesar Dressing with fresh romaine lettuce and croutons in the background.
Caesar Dressing
Ready in 10 minutes · 180 calories per serving.
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40
Bowl of vibrant green homemade basil pesto with fresh basil leaves and pine nuts on a rustic wooden table
Homemade Basil Pesto
Ready in 10 minutes · 180 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all of these recipes really vegetarian?

Yes. Each recipe was checked against its full ingredient list before being included here. Portions and brands vary, so check the details on each recipe card.

What is the quickest recipe in this collection?

Affogato is the fastest, ready in about 3 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 45 to 520 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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